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BMS Building Materials Suisse

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Namestring
BMS Building Materials Suisse
Legal namestring
BR Bauhandel AG
Websiteurl
bmsuisse.ch
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1799
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBern, Switzerland
HQ citystring
Bern
HQ countrystring
Switzerland
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices28 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
building materials distribution, construction supplies retail, professional tradesmen supplies, bathroom and kitchen solutions, interior finishing products
Industry2 codes
1Sheet Goods & Panels Retail (Drywall, Cement Board, Sheathing)
CodeCRAIAEABPrimaryYes
2Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks)
CodeCRAIAEAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Building Material and Supplies Dealers4441
  • Home Centers444110
SIC code1 code
  • Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers5211
Product category
Building Materials Distribution
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Building Materials Retail
TypeOne Time License
Description

BMS generates revenue through the sale of building materials, tools, hardware, and related products across its 110 locations in Switzerland. Products include construction materials, wood, steel, sanitary products, tiles, parquet, laminates, vinyl, doors, household appliances, tools, screws, hardware, machines, and workwear. Revenue is generated through one-time transactions at physical locations and via the online shop.

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2Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Additional revenue streams include delivery services to construction sites, assembly services for kitchens, product training, and consultation services. The company offers personalized customer discount systems and construction bonus programs.

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Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1ProCasa complete bathrooms starting from CHF 5,400
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

ProCasa is the company's private label brand for interior finishing. Complete bathrooms start from CHF 5,400, offering modern, coordinated system solutions for bathrooms.

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GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

BMS Building Materials Suisse distributes building materials, tools, hardware, sanitary products, tiles, parquet, kitchens, doors, and interior finishing products through a network of 110 retail locations across Switzerland and an online shop. The company serves both professional tradespeople and private customers with showrooms, craftsman centers (Handwerkerzentren), field sales, and delivery services to construction sites. It also operates proprietary own-brands (ProCasa for interior finishing including complete bathrooms from CHF 5,400, and ProOne with over 400 products for rough construction) alongside regional brands Baubedarf, Richner, Gétaz, Miauton, and Regusci Reco.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Complete bathroom solutions starting from CHF 5,400
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

BMS Building Materials Suisse is a multi-specialist building materials distributor operating under regional brands (Baubedarf, Richner, Gétaz, Miauton, Regusci Reco) across German-speaking, French-speaking, and Italian-speaking Switzerland. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio for rough construction (Baumaterial, Holz, Stahl, tools, hardware) and interior finishing (bathrooms, kitchens, tiles, parquet, laminate, vinyl, doors, appliances). Their own brands include ProOne (professional tools and materials for rough construction with 400+ products) and ProCasa (complete bathroom solutions from CHF 5,400 and interior finishing systems). The company operates over 110 locations with showrooms and craftsman centers, supported by an online shop and mobile apps (Richner Pro, Gétaz Pro, Regusci Reco Pro). Services include expert consulting, delivery to construction sites, kitchen assembly, and product training. The company is part of BME Group (Building Materials Europe) headquartered in the Netherlands.

Product and service1 record
1ProCasa Complete Bathroom Solutions
Scale indicator6 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers3 records
1Hagebaumarkt
TypeDirect peer
Description

Hagebaumarkt is a German cooperative building materials retail network with significant Swiss footprint. It serves professional tradespeople and DIYers with lumber, sheet goods, tools, and interior finishing — directly comparable to BMS in assortment and customer mix.

2Jumbo (Genossenschaft Migros Aare)
3Hornbach Baumarkt
TypeDirect peer
Description

Hornbach operates a large DIY and professional-trade building materials retail chain across DACH, including Switzerland. It combines a deep rough-construction assortment with showrooms for interior finishing, closely mirroring BMS's one-stop-shop model and serving both tradespeople and consumers.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Subsidiaries4 records

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

BMS Building Materials Suisse

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BMS Building Materials Suisse firmographics

Firmographics
Name
BMS Building Materials Suisse
Legal name
BR Bauhandel AG
Website
https://bmsuisse.ch
Company type
Private
Founded year
1799
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

BMS Building Materials Suisse industry classification

Industry
Product category
Building Materials Distribution
NAICS
Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Home Centers (444110)
SIC
Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)
akta.pro primary industry
Sheet Goods & Panels Retail (Drywall, Cement Board, Sheathing) (CRAIAEAB)
akta.pro secondary industry
Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

  • Building materials distribution
  • Construction supplies retail
  • Professional tradesmen supplies
  • Bathroom and kitchen solutions
  • Interior finishing products

Where BMS Building Materials Suisse is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bern
HQ country
Switzerland
HQ region
Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

BMS Building Materials Suisse business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Building Materials Retail: BMS generates revenue through the sale of building materials, tools, hardware, and related products across its 110 locations in Switzerland. Products include construction materials, wood, steel, sanitary products, tiles, parquet, laminates, vinyl, doors, household appliances, tools, screws, hardware, machines, and workwear. Revenue is generated through one-time transactions at physical locations and via the online shop.
  2. Services: Additional revenue streams include delivery services to construction sites, assembly services for kitchens, product training, and consultation services. The company offers personalized customer discount systems and construction bonus programs.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goProCasa complete bathrooms starting from CHF 5,400

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

BMS Building Materials Suisse product offering

Product offering

Core offering

BMS Building Materials Suisse distributes building materials, tools, hardware, sanitary products, tiles, parquet, kitchens, doors, and interior finishing products through a network of 110 retail locations across Switzerland and an online shop. The company serves both professional tradespeople and private customers with showrooms, craftsman centers (Handwerkerzentren), field sales, and delivery services to construction sites. It also operates proprietary own-brands (ProCasa for interior finishing including complete bathrooms from CHF 5,400, and ProOne with over 400 products for rough construction) alongside regional brands Baubedarf, Richner, Gétaz, Miauton, and Regusci Reco.

Product overview

BMS Building Materials Suisse is a multi-specialist building materials distributor operating under regional brands (Baubedarf, Richner, Gétaz, Miauton, Regusci Reco) across German-speaking, French-speaking, and Italian-speaking Switzerland. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio for rough construction (Baumaterial, Holz, Stahl, tools, hardware) and interior finishing (bathrooms, kitchens, tiles, parquet, laminate, vinyl, doors, appliances). Their own brands include ProOne (professional tools and materials for rough construction with 400+ products) and ProCasa (complete bathroom solutions from CHF 5,400 and interior finishing systems). The company operates over 110 locations with showrooms and craftsman centers, supported by an online shop and mobile apps (Richner Pro, Gétaz Pro, Regusci Reco Pro). Services include expert consulting, delivery to construction sites, kitchen assembly, and product training. The company is part of BME Group (Building Materials Europe) headquartered in the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • ProCasa Complete Bathroom Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

  • Complete bathroom solutions starting from CHF 5,400
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use BMS Building Materials Suisse

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

BMS Building Materials Suisse technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

BMS Building Materials Suisse partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

BMS Building Materials Suisse competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Hagebaumarkt: Hagebaumarkt is a German cooperative building materials retail network with significant Swiss footprint. It serves professional tradespeople and DIYers with lumber, sheet goods, tools, and interior finishing — directly comparable to BMS in assortment and customer mix.
  • Hornbach Baumarkt: Hornbach operates a large DIY and professional-trade building materials retail chain across DACH, including Switzerland. It combines a deep rough-construction assortment with showrooms for interior finishing, closely mirroring BMS's one-stop-shop model and serving both tradespeople and consumers.

Peers

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

BMS Building Materials Suisse social profiles

Digital presence

BMS Building Materials Suisse financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

BMS Building Materials Suisse leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

BMS Building Materials Suisse subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries4 records

BMS Building Materials Suisse funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

BMS Building Materials Suisse M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about BMS Building Materials Suisse

What does BMS Building Materials Suisse do?

BMS Building Materials Suisse distributes building materials, tools, hardware, sanitary products, tiles, parquet, kitchens, doors, and interior finishing products through a network of 110 retail locations across Switzerland and an online shop. The company serves both professional tradespeople and private customers with showrooms, craftsman centers (Handwerkerzentren), field sales, and delivery services to construction sites. It also operates proprietary own-brands (ProCasa for interior finishing including complete bathrooms from CHF 5,400, and ProOne with over 400 products for rough construction) alongside regional brands Baubedarf, Richner, Gétaz, Miauton, and Regusci Reco.

Is BMS Building Materials Suisse a public or private company?

BMS Building Materials Suisse is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was BMS Building Materials Suisse founded?

BMS Building Materials Suisse was founded in 1799. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is BMS Building Materials Suisse based?

BMS Building Materials Suisse is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, in the Europe region.

How does BMS Building Materials Suisse make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Building Materials Retail is the primary driver. The others are services.

Who are BMS Building Materials Suisse's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Hagebaumarkt and Hornbach Baumarkt. Jumbo (Genossenschaft Migros Aare) is listed as a peer.

Does BMS Building Materials Suisse have an API?

No public API is recorded for BMS Building Materials Suisse.

What industry is BMS Building Materials Suisse in?

BMS Building Materials Suisse's product category is Building Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAEAB, Sheet Goods & Panels Retail (Drywall, Cement Board, Sheathing), with a secondary code of CRAIAEAK, Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks). Its NAICS code is 4441 and its SIC code is 5211.

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